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Merkley nets two as Rockets beat Wheat Kings for 2-0 lead in WHL final

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The Canadian Press
/ Winnipeg Jets

BRANDON - Nick Merkley's short-handed goal midway through the third period was the eventual winner as the Kelowna Rockets held on for a 5-3 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday in Game 2 of the Western Hockey League final.

Kelowna now leads the series 2-0 and will host Game 3 on Wednesday.

It was Merkley's second goal of the game, after scoring at 19:57 of the first period to give the Rockets a lead heading into the intermission.